Daming Palace
archaeological site and history museum in Xi'an, China
The Daming Palace was the imperial palace complex of the Tang dynasty, located in its capital Chang'an. It served as the imperial residence of the Tang emperors for more than 220 years. Today, it is designated as a national heritage site of China, and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor". The area is located northeast of present-day Xi'an, Shaanxi Province.
Name
The palace was originally known as Yong'an Palace but was renamed to Daming Palace in 635. In 662, after renovations to the palace, it was renamed Penglai Palace. In 670, it was renamed Hanyuan Palace or Yuan Palace. Eventually, in 701, the name was changed to Daming Palace again.
History
The former royal residence was the Taiji Palace (太極宮), built in the previous Sui dynasty.
The palace was built in the middle of the "Forbidden Garden" and outside the capital city.
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Maps, plans, fabric surveys and administrative records can establish how the site’s name, extent and function changed over time. The source revision retrieved here is dated Jul 21, 2026. The linked authority identifier is Q1158530. Authority coordinates are 34.291, 108.959. 2 of 2 selected statements include explicit references; 0 carry qualifiers and 0 use preferred rank.
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